Portrait image of an unidentified Tibetan teacher
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Chapel
Orientation 3
Display 5
ABS 085
Code: ABS 085
Country: Tibet or China
Style:
Date: 1400 - 1500
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 4.1 x 5.4 x 3.1
Materials: Fine-grained brownish stone
The unidentified bearded monk with facial expressions of a portrait-like character is seated in the diamond attitude (vajraparyankasana) on a decorated cushion and displays the gesture of meditation (dhyana-mudra). He is clad with a voluminous array of monastic garments (tricivara). Note the pair of shoes placed in front.